Pale Celery PPU9-16 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E9E9C9, estimated LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meadow Morn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E9E9C9 · PPU9-16
Pale Celery
80%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pale Celery Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9E9C9
RGB233, 233, 201
Estimated LRV79.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Pale Celery
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Meadow Morn
Valspar
#ECEBCC
Close digital match
Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
#EBE9C8
Close digital match
Fountain Frolic
PPG
#E4E4C5
Close digital match
Tender Shoot
Vista Paint
#E7EACC
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Dark Linen
Benjamin Moore
#EDEDD0
Close digital match
Tender Shoot
Hirshfield's
#E8EACE
Close digital match
Lazy Caterpillar
Dunn-Edwards
#E2E5C7
Close digital match
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RAL
#EEEACD
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#F1ECC9
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#E0DDBD
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Colors That Work With Pale Celery
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Celery
#E9E9C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99B37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Celery
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Celery Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Pale Celery — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Celery have?
Pale Celery by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Celery from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Celery are Meadow Morn by Valspar (a close digital match), Iced Lemonade by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fountain Frolic by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale Celery's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pale Celery?
Pale Celery has a estimated lightness value of 79.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Celery's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.